Mărțișor is a traditional Romanian celebration that marks the arrival of spring, observed on March 1st. It involves the exchange of small tokens, usually red and white strings tied together, symbolizing the connection between winter and spring. These tokens, often adorned with charms or trinkets, are given to friends and loved ones as a gesture of good luck and health. The custom of Mărțișor dates back centuries and is rooted in ancient rituals celebrating the renewal of nature. People wear these tokens throughout March, and they are often tied to tree branches or kept until the arrival of the first blossoms, signifying the end of winter.